Studying a university degree has always been something that requires time, dedication and focus. Although that hasn’t changed, the innovation of technology definitely has and lucky for us millennials, we now face these expected challenges, as well as the urge to check our social media feeds every five minutes.  There is no way that something… Read More Social media distracting university students from their studies

I want to research the effects that TikTok has on university students in Australia whilst they are studying. I personally find TikTok is set up in a really addictive way- the speed that your able to scroll at, the short duration of the videos and the accuracy of the algorithm makes for such a pulling… Read More TikTok distracting students whilst studying – DRAFT PITCH

Hi, my name is Erin, I am a 21 year old woman who grew up (and still lives) in Woonona, a suburb just north of the centre of Wollongong. I am currently entering my third year at uni but only my second year of Media and Comms (psych didn’t really work for me). I live… Read More Introduction post

My channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1rh-vGDTH0oTsxVuBi64Pg My digital artefact is a YouTube channel where I share aspects of my lifestyle and discuss topics that I’m passionate about. I want this channel to not only be space where I can connect and give light to my audience, but a place where I am free to create freely and express… Read More DIGITAL ARTEFACT: Lifestyle YouTube Channel

Assessment 3:  RESEARCH REPORT How do influencers impact my life? BCM241  Media Ethnographies Erin Waugh 6086639  Contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………3 Findings………..……………………………………………………………………………………3 Background Sources……………………………………………………………………………….4 Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Introduction  The aim of my research was to analyse the impact that influencers have on my life. By using myself as a case study and utilising a mixed method approach, I was able… Read More Research Report

Video essay: Video essay script: Hello, welcome back to my channel, my name is Erin and in this video I am going to be summarising some interesting research I have been doing. The purpose of my research was to find out how lifestyle influencers impact me and my decisions. The style of research was auto… Read More How do influencers impact my life?

By using auto-ethnographic research, I am analysing the impact that lifestyle influencers have on me and the way I live my life. The following is a mixed method approach to research my experience within my media niche. I use secondary research, video notes, written notes and network mapping. Secondary research Academic- Marshall, P.D., Moore, C.… Read More Field Journal for Ethnographic Research

‘The internet of things’ refers to the network of physical objects that have sensors, software and other technologies. My immediate thought whilst learning about this concept was how I live my every day life connected to my phone, laptop, AirPods and apple watch. All in which are Apple and all in which are very much… Read More The internet of things: from networked objects to anticipatory spaces

Before learning about these tech terms, I had a very basic understanding of what hacking is. For most of us, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about hacking is getting logged out of your facebook account or getting a virus on your computer. Looking deeper into the terms stated in my blog… Read More Dark fiber: exploits, botnets and cyberwar

Hacking in this digital age has evolved from something quiet mysterious and niche, to something that is used daily to improve and better secure networks. Of course, it still remains dangerous and something to be concerned about, however it is interesting to note that there is such a variety of ways that it is used… Read More Anonymous resistance: hackers, lulz and whistle-blowers